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Case Study of the Week: Fair and Inclusive Employee Benefits
Step into the role of the senior vice president at Jamwell Pets, a company that produces varieties of foods for dogs and cats. The president of the company wants your team to determine how to respond to unethical allegations regarding employee benefits.
DECA Announces the 2024-2025 Membership Theme: Be The One
When you join DECA, you're not just another member; you're part of a global network of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future. It's time to step up, stand out and Be The One who makes a difference.
Case Study of the Week: Creating a Marketing Plan for New Merchandise
Step into the role of the owner of Office Resale, a business that sells previously owned office furniture and decor. A business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will promote a new selection of merchandise.
How the Metaverse is Driving the Next Generation of Retail Workforce Development
Considering all the innovative technologies out there, how do businesses narrow in on a specific problem and a specific solution that solves that exact problem? Read on to discover how the Metaverse is narrowing in.
Introducing the DECA ICDC 2024 Keynote Speaker
DECA is pleased to announce that Kido Okeleke, will deliver the keynote during the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Sessions.
Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge 2024 Winners Announced
Over 1,600 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Simternship Challenge. Participants tested their social media marketing skills by managing a $5,000 weekly budget in simulated ad dollars for a fictitious company.
DECA ICDC: Experience the Jabbawockeez at Grand Opening Session
Prepare to be amazed by America's true best dance crew, the Jabbawockeez, during the Grand Opening Sessions on Saturday night of DECA ICDC in Anaheim, CA.
DECA's 2024 Advocacy Campaign Winners Announced
February was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and many chapters worked hard to advocate in their communities and to their policymakers on behalf of DECA by completing the 2024 DECA Advocacy Campaign.
Cape Henlopen DECA Hits Jackpot with Game Show
The Cape Henlopen DECA Officers worked diligently for the past nine months to create a fundraising game show experience like “The Price is Right!” The fundraising expectations were far exceeded as they raised money for DECA ICDC.
Case Study of the Week: Ethical Awards in Travel and Tourism
Step into the role of the director of brand experience for Reservation.com, an online travel agency. The vice president wants you to analyze an ethical situation involving top partners and make a recommendation.
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Congratulations to the Top Teams in the 2024 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge
DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge. During this challenge, students created a focused presentation that highlighted the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.
Congratulations to the 2024 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
DECA and Knowledge Matters are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Digital Presentation Skills Challenge.
DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support
Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.
Case Study of the Week: How to Deliver Entertainment Along with Food?
Step into the role of marketing director for Friendly’s Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly’s Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors, and special areas for birthday parties.
Your First Credit Card
If you feel like you’re ready for your first credit card, having a budget and doing the research before accepting the first offer is important. Getting a credit card is an important step on your financial journey and climbing onto the ladder of responsibility.
DECA Recognizes Lisa Delampan with Honorary Life Membership
Lisa Delampan has dedicated the last 30 years to serving DECA members and advisors in New England as the Chartered Association Advisor for New Hampshire DECA and Maine DECA.
Meet the 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2023-2024 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent Collegiate DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions
Congratulations to the 2023 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions! The top performers were announced during the Grand Awards Session in Orlando, FL.
Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC
Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2022-2023 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.
Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game 2023 Session Two Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Case Study of the Week: Can Partnering Benefit Both Corporate Brands?
Step into the role of the vice president of merchandising and the director of channel management for Bright Star Foods, the nation’s largest supermarket chain. You will be meeting with the merchandising director for Care Plus Drug Stores to discuss a new partnership endeavor and explain the benefits.
Hospitality Is for Everyone
Are you ready to launch your hospitality career? From entry-level positions to advancement opportunities, the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation’s workforce development programs, scholarship initiatives and educational resources elevate and empower the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Budgeting: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success
For youth and young adults who are just starting to embark on a lifetime of important financial decisions, one of the most foundational financial concepts to learn about is budgeting. Find out how you can create your personal budget and build a financial plan for success.
Case Study of the Week: Creating a Bereavement Policy
Step into the role of director of human resources at Association of Vision Health, a nonprofit organization that educates and works for policies regarding eye sight and vision issues. The organization employs thirty full-time employees and five part-time employees at its headquarters office.
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DECA Scholarships: Your Path to Success
Applying for DECA scholarships is about more than just filling out forms and meeting requirements. In this article, we'll explore DECA scholarships from a different perspective, uncovering aspects people often overlook and touching on DECA’s various scholarships.
Nurturing Leadership Legacies: Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders
Leadership is not just about achieving personal success; it's about leaving a lasting impact on those who follow in your footsteps. This article will explore the importance of mentoring as a leadership legacy and discuss practical ways to implement effective mentoring practices.
‘Tis The Holiday Season
As we slowly wrap up the year and reflect on everything we have accomplished, it is finally time to kick back and have some fun holiday celebrations in our chapters. In this article, check out some ways to make your next chapter meeting more festive!
Celebrating Professional Relationships
Expressing gratitude to advisors during the holiday season is a thoughtful way to recognize their dedication, strengthen relationships, boost morale and contribute to a positive educational environment.
From Click to Cart: Shop DECA Behind The Scenes
How often do you wear DECA merch? If you’re like most members, the DECA diamond is a staple in your wardrobe. Keep reading if you’ve ever been curious about how your favorite shirt, water bottle or sling pack makes its way from concept to your front door!
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Association’s Conference
Whether you're a DECA rookie or rolling in for the fourth time, it's prime time to up your success game. Navigating a conference takes preparation, so let's dive into some things to remember as you gear up for the upcoming event hosted by your Association.
Stepping Up to Lead in DECA
Why should you lead in DECA? Unlock your potential and learn about leadership roles in DECA here. Explore all kinds of DECA leadership and your opportunities to get involved.
Member Engagement: Preparing for a New Year
Now that it’s December, it’s time for our advisors, members and officer teams to start preparing for competition season. With the academic year of 2023-2024 halfway through, here’s a list of ideas for member engagement and what to consider planning for.
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Do We Have a DECA Deal?
'Do We Have a DECA Deal?' isn't just a game - it's a catalyst for innovation, pushing members to think on their feet and unleash creativity. Envision unsellable items, transform negatives into positives and compete in a tournament-style challenge. Are you ready to discover untapped potential?
How Decatur DECA is Empowering Future Leaders through The Career Club
After recognizing the lackluster college and career readiness program offered at Decatur, three officers decided to create The Career Club, an all-in-one career exploration database and community that aims to provide students with tactical resources and mentorship to take charge of their futures!
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip: Not a Problem
Kentucky DECA hosted a workshop called “Not A Problem.” Participants were split into teams and given a silly marketing problem to solve. Then, team members brainstormed a sales pitch with which to convince our panel of judges that their idea would thrive in the market.
Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation
Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.
